42nd Cycle PhD Scholarships at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Applications are now open for fully funded PhD scholarships at Politecnico di Torino in Italy for the 42nd cycle (2026/2027). This is an excellent opportunity for Master’s graduates who want to carry out advanced research in engineering, architecture, design, physics, mathematics, and many related fields.

Most positions are fully funded, with a small number of scholarship-free spots also available. The programme is open to both Italian and international students from all nationalities. There is a non-refundable €30 application fee per programme. There are three separate application sessions. The first session closes soon — on 30 April 2026 at 2:00 PM CET. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD
• Host Country: Italy
• Host University: Politecnico di Torino
• Scholarship Type: Fully funded
• Application Deadline (First Session): 30 April 2026 at 2:00 PM CET
• Open for: All nationalities
• Application Fee: €30 per PhD programme (non-refundable)

Types of Positions Available:

Positions are divided into two main categories:

1. Regular Positions

• Fully-funded scholarships with open research topic → Thesis topic agreed after admission
• Fully-funded scholarships with predefined research topic → Specific topic (you must select these)
• Apprenticeship format → PhD + paid company contract (max age 29 at hiring)
• Positions without scholarship

2. Reserved Positions

• Scholarships from foreign governments
• POLITO for REFUGEES Project (international protection beneficiaries)
• Specific international initiatives
• Positions reserved for current research fellows

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What This Scholarship Offers:

• You get €18,854.52 per year (about €1,386 net per month) for up to 36 months.
• The scholarship is renewed every year if you complete the required activities.
• You receive an extra +50% on the scholarship for any research periods spent abroad.
• You get a research budget equal to 10% of the total scholarship to cover conferences, materials, and other research costs.

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Application deadlines (First session – currently open):

Programs Available:

• Architecture, History and Project
• Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical Sciences
• Design and Technology. People, Environment, Systems
• Energetics
• Physics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Management and Production Engineering
• Computer and Control Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Patrimonio Architettonico / Architectural Heritage
• Materials Science and Technology
• Mathematical Sciences
• Urban and Regional Development

Note: Additional positions may be added later. The final numbers are confirmed 6 days before interviews.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You hold (or will soon complete) a Master’s degree (or equivalent second-level degree).
• For Italian degrees: minimum final grade of 95/110.
• For foreign degrees: minimum GPA as listed in Annex 2 of the Call.
• You have B2 English language certification (from the list in Annex 4)
• You can apply “conditionally” if you have not yet graduated (you must finish by the required date for your session).
• No age limit for most positions

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How to Apply (Step-by-Step):

1. Go to the Apply@Polito platform and register or log in.
2. Choose the PhD programme(s) you want (you can apply to more than one).
3. Fill in the online form.
4. Upload all required documents in PDF format.
5. Pay the €30 fee online (credit card or PagoPA).
6. Submit your application before the deadline.

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